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Phantom Hourglass wraps the standard Zelda formula in an innovative and fun control scheme that gives new life to several of the series' age-old concepts. The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker closed with Link and Tetra setting sail for waters unknown...but their story was just beginning, and it continues on the Nintendo DS. When a mysterious fog waylays their band of pirates and leaves Link alone on a strange island, an all-new adventure begins!

Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda series comes to the DS with Phantom Hourglass. The stylus makes controlling link easier than ever. Tap on the screen to make link move or sweep the stylus around him to swing the sword. Players can even draw a path for his boomerang and send it flying into hard-to-reach targets; players can stash the map on the top screen for quick reference or drop it to the touch screen to make notes, study enemies or chart a path for their boat to follow while they man the cannons; compete with a friend over a local wireless connection: guide link through special dungeons to capture the triforce or command the forces that oppose him.

Get In Touch!: All game control is via the touch screen, and the stylus makes controlling Link more natural than ever. Touch the screen to guide Link through the world, or sweep the stylus around him to swing his sword. You can even make notes on your map, chart routes for your boat or draw paths for your boomerang!

Adventure Time!: With Tetra missing, Link must enlist the aid of several fairies as he explores dangerous wilds, uncharted seas and baffling dungeons. As he does, he meets an array of fascinating characters, hunts for powerful weapons and collects sand for a mysterious artifact called the Phantom Hourglass. Over time, it will enable him to progress deeper and deeper into the ultimate dungeon.

Link with a pal!: Compete with a friend over local wireless or Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection as you guide Link through special battle stages to capture Force Gems or command the forces that oppose him!

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Rated 6 out of 10 by iheartzelda Okay game, but terrible story.
This game made me sad. This sequel to Wind Waker has a bad storyline, and the fact that there is no Ganon makes me mad. All you are doing is trying to find your pirate friend Tetra who was taken by the Ghost Ship. I didn't like the captain character because he was negative and disappointing. But the graphics are really good for the DS, and the sound is great. There is no magic, not a lot of items, and islands are not very big to explore. But this is just my opinion. I have experienced most of the Zelda games that were created, and this game is zero compared to most of them. So if you are a Zelda fan, you might be disapointed in this game. But if you have never played another Zelda game, this game won't be that bad.
9/26/10

Rated 7 out of 10 by SkullKidXD Good, but Not the Best
I saw a lot of flaws in Phantom Hourglass that were improved in Spirit Tracks, but I still think that the game could have been better while it was still new. My main problem with the game is its central dungeon. The concept of the hourglass was new and unused, but it turned out badly. Exploring the dungeon quickly became tiresome especially when you were forced to start from the beggining every time. It was a releif when I discovered the midway point that allowed me to return to the dungeon later with the remaining amount of time in the hourglass. It was a perfect oppurtunity to stalk up on potions, bombs, arrows, and other helpful items. My other problem with the game is the layout of the map. Once again, the world is a series of island that are spread out and not easy to reach. I was pleased that I only had to draw my path and the steamboat would go where I told it to. This was a reoccuring problem in Wind Waker, where the wind dominated your direction. I would constantly have to stop and use the Wind's Requiem to change the direction of the wind. This was solved in Phantom Hourglass with steampower. The environments in PH are not very intriguing. They resemble those in Wind Waker, but a smaller version, less pleasing to the eye. The story is where I find most pleasure in playing the game, with a unforgettable cast of charecters. Linebeck was so great, the gave him a minor role in Spirit Tracks (technically, it's Linebeck's great-grandson, but who's keeping up). Link's great adventure in the realm of the Ocean King will not be forgotten.
12/23/10

Rated 10 out of 10 by chadsolidsnake Addicting, with fun online play
The enhanced drawing/stylus controls make this game even more fun then previous legend of of zelda games, and the story is, and length( for all unlockables) are basically like any other legend of of zelda game. This is the sequal to Wind waker, so if you enjoyed that game, this one is a must. When i was about to get this game i was doubtful because of how childish it looked. However, it turned out to be a great game. The game's " head quarters" is your ship; yo ho ho.later in the game you get a crane that can be used to get treasure from the sea, ranging from ship parts, to rupees, to treasure that can be sold for rupees. and the extremely expensive and rare golden ship parts set a goal for the people who like to unlock everything. The online play give you another player match making online, and lets you and your rival choose one of 8 maps to play link vs phantoms in. but i recomend playing the story mode through at least once before playing online,. It will make ALOT more sense then.
7/19/09

Rated 2 out of 10 by Cruciarius Worst Zelda game ever
I love Zelda and I picked this up due to, at the time, it being in the best sellers category and recommended by a GS employee. However... Challenge - This game lacked challenge. Puzzles were far too easy... barely worth being called puzzles. Graphics - Being a 3-D Zelda on the DS, this looks amazing. Of course, looks aren't everything. Length - I could have beat the game in a month, easy. Probably a week or so of game time, if you have lots of time to play. I kept getting bored of it and setting it down to play other games. Storyline - Was alright. Again, not great. Controls - Mixed feelings on this. The game is entirely done with the stylus (items can be optionally used with buttons), which is ok, but I'd have liked a d-pad movement option. Interface - Easy to search menus, maps, etc. No complaints on the interface. Sound - It's Zelda... sounds and music were excellent. Replay value... none, other than a little multiplayer feature, which isn't too exciting. I don't recommend this Zelda title.
7/8/09

Rated 9 out of 10 by DcalebX Amazingly Epic, but Not Perfect.
I played Spirit Tracks before this, so it may effect my review. It's a nice and challenging game, but it is way too short. I beat it in 2 days and did not play for very long. Many people complain about the timed Temple of the Ocean King, that you must constantly re-visit, but ever since I played Majora's Mask, I learned to memorize each room in a dungeon, and therefore I work well with time constraints. The temple itself was only mildly challenging for me, not hard at all. The graphics are beautiful and are amazingly fit for the DS. The storyline is great, just like in all Zelda games, though the ending is a bit disappointing, its still clever. The controls feel like a step down from Spirit Tracks, but PH was made first so that's a given. Interface is easy to use. The sound is amazing, also just like every Zelda game. I enjoyed Spirit Tracks more, but if you're as hardcore as a Zelda fan as I am, you have to play them all! And if you're a casual gamer looking for a good title, this is perfect for you.
2/17/10

Rated 7 out of 10 by Kata A good sequel to Wind Waker.
This game is a very good game. It has some hard parts and easy parts. I have to say, I am a huge Zelda gamer. The game is really fun, always challenging you to think out side the DS. The game has some good puzzles. But they are not as hard as previous installments. (OoT, MM, etc.) The fighting is pretty good. There is alot to do, collecting boat pieces, treasures, maps, ruppees, etc. The game also is not that dark. FOR THE PARENTS: The game's fighting isn't bad. Very cartoonish. But there is animated blood. Also, there is only one cut scene near the end of the game were an old man is crushed by a giant piece of wood, and in the same scene, Bellum (The Phantom you want dead) gets a sword stabbed into one of his arms. Also, compared to other Zelda titles, there is little to no talk about Spirits/false gods. But they talk about spirits alittle. Over all, the game is really fun. But after you complete the game, the fighting gets boring because you become to good at it. I would suggest this to all Zelda gamers.
12/20/11

Rated 8 out of 10 by EpicKirby19 A great Zelda game for the Nintendo DS
Phantom Hourglass is not only another great game in the Legend of Zelda franchise, but also a game that takes full advantage of the capabilities that the Nintendo DS can offer. The all-touch screen controls are a little clunky, but respond really well. The graphics may seem choppy, but are also very rich in color. The music and sound effects are very good and memorable. The different characters you meet in this game are also memorable and, at times, important as they can help you advance through the game or achieve certain side quests, thus obtaining different items and power ups. The lasting appeal is pretty high for me, with the game being fun and challenging no matter how many times I play through it. My only gripe with this game is the multiplayer battle mode. It may seem fun at first, but it can get a little boring at times. Despite that, this is a good game and I would recommend it to fans of previous Zelda titles and to Nintendo DS/3DS owners.
1/7/12

Rated 8 out of 10 by Sheika A good sequel to WW
The game is really fun. Especially during the story. They make you (the gamer) think you have finnally passed a dungeon, but then the Boss comes back bigger and badder! The game is a little puzzling at some parts, (thats okay) but its not as hard as other zelda games. The gameplay is really epic! (but not SS's) The game really isn't that dark. But its a good sequel to WW. It has alot to do, collecting every item, fishing every fish, collecting every treasure, getting every ship part, etc. I loved playing this_game! FOR PARENTS: The game is really kid friendly. Compared to other Zelda games, it isn't so much into the goddessess. Instead, its for spirits. (they bring them up a couple times) The violence is light. And they're is miminal animated blood. Theres one cutscene where an old man is killed by being crushed, although, you only see the wooden pole falling. SUMMERY: A good game. Not as dark as other Zelda games. But really fun! Great for kids.
12/9/11

Rated 10 out of 10 Great game
I went into this game not expecting a good time because I do not like previous Nintendo DS games, but boy was i wrong! This is the best game on the DS in my opinion, and here is why: This game has great graphics, it holds true to the puzzle solving games that are Zelda, only with a twist, all the movements are controlled by the stylus. the user interface was really great, i would love to shake the guys hand that came up with it. The storyline was great, but got a little stretched at some points, the game could have been longer but it is a portable game. Some of my favorite things was how you used the DS itself to solve the puzzles. Like closing it, or blowing out candles. It really made you feel as i you were Link and this was YOUR adventure. I recommend this game to casual players who love a good puzzle game, and also to hardcore Zelda fans, such as myself. This is my second facorite game in the Zelda series, second to Ocarina of Time.
4/12/08

Rated 9 out of 10 by Cheeseboy17 Reasonably good game
This game was pretty good but there were a few bad things to it. The graphics were amazing; Link looked very 3-D. The sound was poor, but it just might have been my DS but it was bad. The storyline was excellent! There were different parts to the story and it was just amazing. It was pretty challenging for me, but I didn't finish the game. I was very close then my stylus stopped working. It was definitely a game I couldn't stop playing. The controls were average, not that bad. There were some points when it was hard to move but you can get around those. The best part was the fighting, it was very fun to fight. Especially when there were Phantoms walking around and you had to hide. When you were with the Phantoms, it was really, really fun to hide in the Safe Zones and throw stuff at them. Overall, a reasonably good game. Thanks for reading! And, yes, I would recommend this to people that liked Wind Walker and Twilight Princess.
4/28/08